Need to Start Couponing

I'm debating on buying the Sunday paper in our town. I don't know if it would actually be cost effective or not. I'm just interested in the coupons inside. We have been wanting to try to save more money in areas we can, and a dollar off here, fifty cents there could really add up! I keep looking at all these websites dedicated to posting the newest sales and coupons available. I just haven't really got into it yet I guess.

Does anyone else coupon? What is the easiest way for you to get your coupons to save the most? I've tried signing up for stuff but I still never received any and it's been a few months already. Maybe I should just ask the neighbors for the coupon section when they're done with their paper?

Chaotic at First

Well we've since welcomed our second daughter into our lives since my last post. It's been a little crazy getting back into the swing of things. I kept forgetting this or that when we'd leave the house but I think we've got it under control now! V is a wonderful big sister. She helps out all the time without even asking her to. Just yesterday, we had baby sister on the trampoline laying down. V lightly bounced around her and she kept laughing out loud! It was so beautiful to hear her laugh so much!!

J and I also got married. That was long overdue but I'm glad we waited until we were both ready for it. I have the most beautiful rings on my finger and we're very happy. After 10 years, it's been a long road and not always very smooth, but we made it and I'm completely honored to finally be his wife.

I'm hoping to get back in to doing some giveaways here. If you haven't already, check out http://www.prizey.net/ for current giveaways! It's fun to go enter the ones you are interested in and eventually you'll probably win something.

Monster Jam is coming to Cleveland!!

Feld Entertainment presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam coming to Quicken Loans Arena for only 2 days!!! Some of the trucks included in the line-up are Grave Digger, Bad Habit, Excalibur and making his Cleveland debut – Taz! Make sure you buy your tickets now to take advantage of discount pricing and to ensure you get seats! We are super excited to be attending this event next month. I'm not even telling my 4 year old that we're going, but I know she is going to be thrilled! She loves seeing the advertisements on tv and always comments about wanting to go see the monster trucks. I can't wait to see her face when we arrive and she realizes why we are there!

Here is the discount information for you and please pass this on to anyone else you know that may be interested!!

Discount Code: MJMOM
Discount gets you up to 6 tickets at $15 each for any of the performances (additional fees may apply)
This discount is NOT valid for Front Row or Gold Circle seats, no double discounts, and the code is only valid up until February 18th, the day BEFORE the first show, so HURRY!!

Showtimes are February 19th at 2pm or 7:30pm, and February 20th at 2pm. You may want to invest in some ear plugs or noise-reducing headphones for yourself or little ones. I hear it's pretty LOUD!!
Purchase tickets at: http://www.theqarena.com/events/monsterjam_110219-20/

Review: Old El Paso Taco seasoning

Dinner time. It's always a task for me to figure out what to make every night. I want something easy, something fast, and that tastes delicious! Old El Paso Taco Seasonings make this all possible. We just had our taco night this week.

I picked up some Old El Paso Stand n' Stuff shells, because they not only stand on their own, but they hold more of the good stuff in the shell as well since they're wider. We like to go with 92% or more lean ground beef for ours. I don't want a skillet full of grease after my meat is browned and I feel better about serving it to my family. All you have to do is add the seasoning and some water to the meat and salsa if you like that. We baked the shells for a while like the box instructed and the shells were just as delicious as the seasoned meat!

I set out some tortilla chips and dip, made up the tacos and served them with a side of corn. It took me about 20 minutes from prep to finish to have dinner ready and served. Old El Paso has other kinds of seasoning packets to try as well. Their selection includes flavors like Burrito, Cheesy Taco, Chili, Fajita, Taco, Mild Taco and even a seasoning with 40% less sodium. You can also try this recipe for Double-Layer tacos or Chicken Ranch tacos. They also have a suggestion to make taco night family game night. Check out the rules and download scorecards to play El Tacodor.

If you would like to win this awesome prize pack for your own taco night, please leave a comment on this post. You will receive the following:

Open to US residents only. Please leave your email address in the form of name at site dot com in your comment so I can contact you if you win. If you don't and I can not find a way to contact you, another winner will be selected. Extra entry for tweeting this giveaway! Post a separate comment with the link to your tweet. Enter from now until Tuesday, November 23rd at 5pm EST. Thank you!!

Old El Paso provided me with the products, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark

Disney/Pixar presents: Toy Story 3 on Ice!

I'm sure you've all heard by now... the toys are back in town!! Well, they will be in town January 7th thru 17th at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland!! You can see all your favorite characters, Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Rex and more!

There are lots of shows to choose from throughout the performance dates. Please check the Quicken Loans Arena website for information on ticket pricing and showtimes. I'm sure there are times that would be perfect for your family! We can't wait!!

We attended the Let's Celebrate show last year and it was wonderful! My daughter was so excited to see all of her favorite characters. Just the joy on her face was worth heading up there. When you're ready to purchase tickets, please use the promotion code MOM2 to save yourself some money!! You will get your tickets for $11 each for up to 4 tickets per discount!! This offer is not valid for front row or VIP seating. Pass the information along to your friends or neighbors that are planning on attending as well!

No food or drinks are permitted inside Quicken Loans Arena, we learned the hard way last year when the security guard made us dump my daughter's cup out. Just a tip to make it easier for you to get in to your seats! Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 is produced by Feld Entertainment. They do a fantastic job!! Enjoy the show!!

Coming this week...

So this week I will have a giveaway. It will be for a cute Cactus chip and dip plate and some festive chili pepper plates. I got one package for me which is why I can't do the post yet. I need to make some tacos and take some pictures for the post! Yummy!! We love tacos and I'm sure most families do. This post will be sponsored by Old El Paso through MyBlogSpark.

I also have the promotional code for $11 Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 tickets for Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, January 7th-17th. This show is produced by Feld Entertainment. If you can't wait for my post this week about it, here is the basic information:

CODE: MOM2

DISCOUNT: Flat $11 discount on ALL performances

RESTRICTIONS: Not valid on Front Row or VIP seats; no double discounts; limit 4 per order

LINK to purchase tickets:  http://www.theqarena.com/events/disney_110107/

Tell all your friends and go have some fun!! We went to the Disney on Ice show last year and it was fantastic. My daughter had such a great time!

Possibly late

All along this pregnancy, I've felt like this baby was going to be late. The last sonogram we had, everything was measuring about a week off, further adding to my suspicions. When V was in my belly, I felt like she would be on time if not a little earlier and sure enough, one day early. Now we all know that no one can really predict the exact date of a baby's birth. When the baby is ready, that's when it's coming. Well, unless you opt for a scheduled C-Section, which I won't. I believe the baby should pick the birthdate when he/she is ready to meet the world unless there is a medical reason to be induced earlier.

I was looking at the Zodiac signs online to see what sign this new baby will have in comparison to mommy, daddy, and big sister V. My due date is March 18th. The sign of Pisces goes to March 20th and Aries begins on the 21st. If you read anything about the signs, the first and last days of the signs are 'cusps' which means the person could have attributes of both signs that occur on the divide. So if this baby were to be born on March 20th or 21st, he/she could have attributes of Pisces and Aries. I believe this baby will come the 22nd if not a little later, but time will tell and it will be interesting to see if it happens or not.

I don't get wrapped up in horoscopes and everything else that astrology brings to the table, but I do like to occasionally check them out and see how the descriptions for each sign compare to myself or others I know. Lots of times it's pretty accurate, whether that be from the broad nature of the description or not. So tell me, what's your sign? Do you think the descriptions fit you?